Chapter 9

General Shop Equipment

 Objectives

• Identify various types of shop

equipment
• Understand the proper and safe use of
shop equipment
• Discuss types of welding equipment
used in the shop
 Shop Equipment
• Hydraulic equipment
a. Hydraulic jacks
1. Floor jack
2. Transmission jack
b. Presses
c. Shop crane or engine hoist
• Support stands
a. Jackstands
b. High reach stands
c. Engine stands
Pressing a Bearing
 Shop Electric Machinery

• Drill press
• Drill motors/portable power tools
a. Heavy-duty considerations
• Bench grinder
• Battery charger
• Soldering tools
Electric Drills
 Other Equipment
• Vises
• Engine analyzer
• Tire changer
• Welding equipment
a. Arc welding
b. MIG welding
c. Oxyacetylene
Oxy-Acetylene Set